Die Sammlung bietet einen Einblick in die Gedichte John Ashberys aus verschiedenen Schaffensperioden, von surrealistischen Anfängen bis hin zu späteren Texten, und zeigt die Vielfalt eines der bedeutendsten US-amerikanischen Dichter der Gegenwart.
John Ashbery Bücher
28. Juli 1927 – 3. September 2017
John Ashbery zählte zu den bedeutendsten amerikanischen Dichtern. Sein Werk zeichnet sich durch spielerische Intelligenz, komplexe Strukturen und mehrdeutige Bedeutungen aus, die den Leser zur aktiven Auseinandersetzung einladen. Ashberys Lyrik erforscht häufig Themen wie Erinnerung, Identität und die Natur der Sprache selbst. Sein einzigartiger Stil, der Elemente der Moderne und Postmoderne verbindet, hinterließ unauslöschliche Spuren in der amerikanischen Literatur.
Der Gedichtband von Ashbery spiegelt seine Bewunderung für den freien Umgang mit Material im amerikanischen Action-Painting wider und bietet intensive lyrische Meditationen über Zeit, Illusion und Wirklichkeit.
Thrill of a Romance It's different when you have hiccups. Everything is—so many glad hands competing for your attention, a scarf, a puff of soot, or just a blast of silence from a radio. What is it? That's for you to learn to your dismay when, at the end of a long queue in the cafeteria, tray in hand, they tell you the gate closed down after the Second World War. Syracuse was declared capital of a nation in malaise, but the directorate had other, hidden goals. To proclaim logic a casualty of truth was one. Everyone's solitude (and resulting promiscuity) perfumed the byways of villages we had thought civilized. I saw you waiting for a streetcar and pressed forward. Alas, you were only a child in armor. Now when ribald toasts sail round a table too fair laid out, why the consequences are only dust, disease and old age. Pleasant memories are just that. So I channel whatever into my contingency, a vein of mercury that keeps breaking out, higher up, more on time every time. Dirndls spotted with obsolete flowers, worn in the city again, promote open discussion.
A landmark gathering of the first three decades of work by America's preeminent living poet.
Poems 1956-1987
- 1042 Seiten
- 37 Lesestunden
Contains the collected works of American author and poet, John Ashbery, along with sixty uncollected poems, from 1956-1987
The Mooring Of Starting Out
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
John Ashbery's evolution as a poet is showcased in this collection, which spans his early works from 1956 to 1972. It includes his debut, "Some Trees," and "The Tennis Court Oath," reflecting his experimentation with themes, styles, and forms over two decades. This volume allows readers to explore the development of one of the 20th century's most significant American poets, highlighting the intricate layers and innovative approaches that define his celebrated body of work.
Tin House Magazine: Summer Reading 2016: Vol. 17, No. 4
- 225 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Featuring a diverse collection of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, this anthology is perfect for leisurely moments, whether you're relaxing on a picnic blanket or a porch swing. The curated pieces invite readers to immerse themselves in various themes and styles, making it an ideal companion for those looking to enjoy thought-provoking literature in a casual setting.
Selected Poems: John Ashbery
- 348 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
During his career John Ashbery has been hailed as the eminence grise of postmodernism, championed by W.H. Auden and has carried off every major literary prize. Drawn from the work he published up to 1984, this collection makes a wide range of this poet's writing available.
The poetry volume of a landmark gathering of translations by America's greatest living poet.